The lowdown: County have endured a nightmare start to the season, and sacked Kevin Nolan as a result.

New boss Kewell is still yet to register a first win, but has stopped a run of six straight defeats with draws in the last two. But a 0-0 share at Northampton Town last time out was not enough to lift County out of the relegation zone.

Team news:Crewe Alex have no fresh injury concerns, but remain without the services of Harry Pickering (hamstring), Paul Green (knee) and Eddie Nolan (calf).

For County, midfielder Tom Crawford is nearing a return from injury

David Artell says: "Harry's a good manager, he played at the highest level and I've a lot of respect for what he's done in the game.

"They've drawn the last few and will feel a win is around the corner, and we have to make sure they don't get it.

Harry Kewell says: "I don’t think a win is too far away now.

“We’re in a position where we have to fight for everything and take anything we can until we claw ourselves up the table."